zeelo2014:
Hi everyone. How can I estimate the number of buckets or litres of paint for the exteriors of a building. Tks

Timtol:

Well said sir.
Thanks.
I understand things better sir n will do so sir.
I was ignorant of the message others are trying to pass maybe how they presented it or maybe my thought.

Really kudos sir.
Thanks.

I declare that as we all r here for a reason or d other God will surprise us n after all life's struggles we won't miss heaven to rest but our today's choice will determine how the hereafter will b.


Thanks alot.
And also to all those I might have had clash with sorry.
Also thanks to u all.
May ur oil never run dry.
Thanks once again.
I'm exceedingly glad.


Happy Next rest.

erico2k2:

Remember the HEAT @ page 419? lol

EgunMogaji:


There were lot's of little skirmishes during the years. A heck of a thread this one

Do you remember when all the "erukus" were brought in to complain to the mods to ban me?

erico2k2:

ofcos lol where are they now ahahaah

AngelicBeing:
The dog belongs to me

AZUH:
my guy trump never carry you come back naija ?

AZUH:
good you self Na matured dog . I am not surprise .... Pls my fellow Nigerians , where is our president ?

whalleh:
Hello people.

I just need some inputs and advice concerning my situation. 

I have just completed the foundation for my twin flats (2bed and 1bedroom) and I'm about to take a decision on the German flooring. 

Due to cost constraints I have at the moment, I'm forced to think of other options that will possibly achieve the same end results. 

Instead of German flooring, I'm considering a 150mm thick concrete layer on the blocks alone throughout the entire foundation. I'm of the opinion that this option will stop ingress of moisture from the soil to the superstructure, prevent insects and rodents from moving through the soil to the roof, offer some sort of atabilizatin for the building and of course drastically reduce the cost associaTed with filling the entire foundation with concrete.

I'll like that you please look into my idea and advise me based on your experience.

Thanks in advance

whalleh:
Hello people.

I just need some inputs and advice concerning my situation. 

I have just completed the foundation for my twin flats (2bed and 1bedroom) and I'm about to take a decision on the German flooring. 

Due to cost constraints I have at the moment, I'm forced to think of other options that will possibly achieve the same end results. 

Instead of German flooring, I'm considering a 150mm thick concrete layer on the blocks alone throughout the entire foundation. I'm of the opinion that this option will stop ingress of moisture from the soil to the superstructure, prevent insects and rodents from moving through the soil to the roof, offer some sort of atabilizatin for the building and of course drastically reduce the cost associaTed with filling the entire foundation with concrete.

I'll like that you please look into my idea and advise me based on your experience.

Thanks in advance

bixton:


I do not know your cash constraints but it would be economical to do the flooring with a mixture of sharp sand and fine coarse (3/8" or coarse alone.

Nonetheless I'm sure you know that which you intend doing will be reinforced.

whalleh:
Hello people.

I just need some inputs and advice concerning my situation. 

I have just completed the foundation for my twin flats (2bed and 1bedroom) and I'm about to take a decision on the German flooring. 

Due to cost constraints I have at the moment, I'm forced to think of other options that will possibly achieve the same end results. 

Instead of German flooring, I'm considering a 150mm thick concrete layer on the blocks alone throughout the entire foundation. I'm of the opinion that this option will stop ingress of moisture from the soil to the superstructure, prevent insects and rodents from moving through the soil to the roof, offer some sort of atabilizatin for the building and of course drastically reduce the cost associaTed with filling the entire foundation with concrete.

I'll like that you please look into my idea and advise me based on your experience.

Thanks in advance

johnson232:

@bold not true
Why will he need reinforcement?

EgunMogaji:


Just suck it up and do the German flooring.

Good luck.

bixton:

Read his post again.
Have you heard about the word "chaining"?

johnson232:

At least it is better than doing nothing.
U will know u can easily floor inner spaces with concrete flooring without breaking into the walls whenever u are ready. But remember to mix the concrete with waterproof admixture.

whalleh:


Thanks for your input. The idea is just to wave the issue of German flooring for now. I'll still end up floorin the entire building at a later time.

How about that?

whalleh:


Thanks so much for your input. That's actually the idea. I'll surEly take note of your advice.

whalleh:


Thanks for your input. The idea is just to wave the issue of German flooring for now. I'll still end up floorin the entire building at a later time.

How about that?

johnson232:

He is not doing a plinth beam sir.
What he is proposing is not new, it is the method adopted by most people who can't afford a complete dpc.

Flaghouse1:


Note that building a house involve stages ,things needs to be done in sequence.you can't lay the roofing sheet before doing the wood frames for your roof.
I think it's best to adhere to the stages to avoid stories that touch, I hope your build is not located within a waterlogged or lower water table area as this will have impact on your floor-leaking tiles from the ground and other issues associated with poor flooring.

Patiently wait to save enough to do the needful.just my layman advise times are hard

bixton:


Well I do not know what most people do over there.
This is what we do over here.
You can use R12(preferred) or R10.
Tell your iron bender to do same thing as for lintel. It should run continuous on all walls in the building. If you want to be economical you do it on all external walls and major walls cutting across the building. Depending on the span of your structure you can choose to introduce columns at all ends of your structure.

bixton:


Well I do not know what most people do over there.
This is what we do over here.
You can use R12(preferred) or R10.
Tell your iron bender to do same thing as for lintel. It should run continuous on all walls in the building. If you want to be economical you do it on all external walls and major walls cutting across the building. Depending on the span of your structure you can choose to introduce columns at all ends of your structure.

johnson232:

Why do u think people reinforce german floor?
Did u see the thickness the poster is proposing?
If u remove concrete cover from such thickness, what do u think will be left for reinforcement to do chaining? Reinforcement done for german floor is slab like, not beam like, how are u going to chain a building with that? U chain a buildng with plinth beam, lintel & slab beam. not german floor. The reason for reinforcing german floor is different from chaining & it isn't necessary in this case.

johnson232:

Why do u think people reinforce german floor?
Did u see the thickness the poster is proposing?
If u remove concrete cover from such thickness, what do u think will be left for reinforcement to do chaining? Reinforcement done for german floor is slab like, not beam like, how are u going to chain a building with that? U chain a buildng with plinth beam, lintel & slab beam. not german floor. The reason for reinforcing german floor is different from chaining & it isn't necessary in this case.

whalleh:


I think I'm really enjoying this discussion now.. What do u suggest I do sir? I'm looking at 150mm thick concrete